baric

¹ American  

[bar-ik] / ˈbær ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of or containing barium.

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baric ² American  

[bar-ik] / ˈbær ɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to weight, especially that of the atmosphere.

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baric ¹ British  

/ ˈbærɪk, ˈbɛərɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing barium

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baric ² British  

/ ˈbærɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with weight, esp that of the atmosphere as indicated by barometric pressure

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Etymology

Origin of baric¹

First recorded in 1860–65; bar(ium) + -ic

Origin of baric²

First recorded in 1880–85; bar(o)- + -ic

Example Sentences

The shafts were willow, straight and with die baric peeled, and he fire-hardened the points and split a couple of them to make forked points, as he had done with die spear.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen

These on analysis proved to consist of baric pentathionate with three molecules of water.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881 by Various

It should be prepared when wanted by precipitating a solution of baric chloride with ammonic carbonate and washing.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

There is then added a few drops of a dilute solution of baric chloride, and the solution is allowed to stand for some hours.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

Take up with a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid, add baric hydrate in excess, evaporate, and extract with water.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius